AUS vs ENG Match Prediction 3rd Test: What is supposed to be a legacy-defining series for the Ben Stokes-Brendon McCullum leadership is now threatening to end in a nightmare like the previous three Ashes in Australia. And that’s only six days of cricket played so far.
The long breaks between the Tests have meant a lot more time for the Bazballers to ponder over their mistakes and shortcomings. After day 1 of the series in Perth, where England ended on a high, Australia has been all over the visitors.
The caravan now moves to Adelaide for the third Test where Australia will be aiming to seal the Ashes, while Stokes and McCullum will desperately want their players to step up to keep the series alive.
Australia vs England head-to-head record in Test cricket:
The Australia vs England rivalry is 363 Test matches old, dating back to the inaugural Test in 1877. Australia have beaten England in 154 Tests and lost 112. The two sides have been involved in 97 drawn Tests.
Australia vs England Test record:
- Matches played: 363
- Australia won: 154
- England won: 112
- Tied: 0
- Draw: 97
Australia vs England 3rd Test Ashes date and time:
- Date: December 17, Wednesday
- Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
- Time: 05:30 AM IST/12:00 AM GMT/10:30 AM ACDT
AUS vs ENG 3rd Test Ashes team news:
Pat Cummins is confirmed to return in Adelaide and take back the captaincy from Steve Smith. Nathan Lyon, who missed out in the day-night Test in Brisbane, is also all but certain to take back his spot.
This would mean that Australia would leave out Brendan Doggett and Michael Neser, despite his five-for at the Gabba, unless the hosts plan to rest Scott Boland to have him fresher for the Melbourne Test as the gap between the third and fourth Tests is only four days.
Usman Khawaja has been declared fit, and he is likely to replace Josh Inglis in the middle order, with Travis Head continuing as an opener.
England, meanwhile, are expected to bring in Josh Tongue for Gus Atkinson. But no changes are expected in their batting personnel, as coach McCullum suggested he will avoid any “knee-jerk reactions and chopping and changing settled batting line-ups.” This means Ollie Pope, the most under scrutiny of the England batsmen, will get another go.
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AUS vs ENG 3rd Test Predicted Playing 11:
Australia predicted XI:
Pat Cummins (c), Jake Weatherald, Travis Head, Mitchell Starc, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Scott Boland/Michael Neser, Nathan Lyon
England predicted XI:
Ben Stokes (c), Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Harry Brook, Will Jacks, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Jofra Archer
AUS vs ENG pitch report of the 3rd Test at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide:
The Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, is among the best batting venues in Australia across formats. The pitch is good for batting in the first two days before the bowlers, both pacers and spinners, start getting purchase from the surface that deteriorates as the match progresses.
Since 2014, Australia have won 10 Tests and lost only one in Adelaide.
AUS vs ENG 3rd Test Match Toss Prediction:
England is predicted to win the toss.
AUS vs ENG 3rd Test Match Prediction Most Runs:
Travis Head is predicted to score the most runs.
Australia vs England 3rd Test Match Prediction Most Wickets:
Mitchell Starc is predicted to take the most wickets.
AUS vs ENG Match Prediction Player of the Match:
Travis Head is predicted to be the Player of the Match.
Ashes 3rd Test Match: 3 players to watch out for in the 3rd Test
The 3 players to watch out for in the Australia vs England 3rd Test match are Joe Root, Steve Smith, and Harry Brook.
Australia vs England Todays Match Prediction: Who will win the 3rd Test?
For the Australia vs England 3rd Test Match prediction, we predict that Australia will win in Adelaide.
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